Reading for Pleasure Falls by 40% in Us

As the US sees a 40% decline in reading for pleasure, commenters are pointing fingers at the culprit: tiny font sizes and decreasing contrast on digital media. Some nostalgic readers lament the shift towards "fancier" fonts that sacrifice readability for aesthetics, while others highlight the irony that e-readers, like Kindles, are actually making text larger and more comfortable to read. One astute observer even suggests that this trend will intersect with the rise of short-form video views, forming a "golden cross" that underscores a broader cultural shift. The discussion reveals a mix of frustration, nostalgia, and insight into the changing reading habits of Americans.

Snapshot generated from the HN discussion